HAD MY DR FOLLOW-UP...it wasnt so great

yes, i went for the follow-up. in a way, im thankful i did even tho the news isnt the greatest.

craig and myself both sat in the office listening to the dr dispence his knowledge to me.

i have type 2 diabetes, and because i do i require meds and a meter. (THANK GOODNESS 
I DONT HAVE TO INJECT INSULIN!!!) 

i also have high colesterol, which also requires meds.

and high blood pressure, more meds.

he advised we take an education course on diabetes which showes us how to cook, meal plan, count calories, monitor glucose etc.

and wants to see me in 3 weeks....again.

he did mention that if i had surgery its a high possibility that all of this would go away and wouldnt be an issue any longer.
im leaning more and more towards the idea to have it done.

after the drs we went to the store (walmart) to get everything filled.

i came home with a glucose meter (5 bucks) ACCU-CHECK ACTIVE
lancets
strips
meds: METFORMIN
            LISINOPRIL
and samples:
            VITORIN
and ACOTOS

i also went online looking for a support group that i could connect with online.
found an awsome site that has a variety of subject matter from, marraige to
well, just about anything related to health, the mind, and being a better, healthier you...
www.dailysupport.com
so far i am really pleased with the site.

i tried very hard last night to prick myself, wehn craig called to say he was on his way home i was in tears because of the fear i have twards meedles.
it took me forever to get the thing done...but i did prick myself.
my reading read: 385 to his reading of 182!!!!!!!

this is really hard for me because i have no idea hwere to start with the maintenece of this issue.
i feel lost in a whirlwind of information.

**SIGH**

i just would like it to all go away
MICHELLE